Ingredients

  • 1 large English cucumber, thinly sliced
  • 12 teaspoon salt
  • 1 yellow bell pepper, seeded and sliced into short strips
  • 3 medium carrots, peeled and sliced into rounds
  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 12 medium red onion, cut into thin slivers
  • 12 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
  • 14 cup vegetable oil
  • 14 cup rice wine vinegar
  • ground black pepper, to taste

Method

  • Toss cucumber slices with salt in a colander; let stand 30-45 minutes, until juices drain.
  • Pat dry with paper towels.
  • Turn into a large bowl and add the remaining vegetables, cilantro and oil; toss gently to coat.
  • Add vinegar and ground pepper and toss again.
  • Serve.
  • (Can be made several hours ahead of time and refrigerated).